CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD09 TXF

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,234 mi
Last recorded106,234 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 TXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 106,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front section join. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 106,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front section join. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 99,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 99,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 74,623 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative still audible (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded, middle to rear pipe clamp corroded

bonnet stick missing

Fail 31 Mar 2023 74,433 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative still audible (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded, middle to rear pipe clamp corroded

bonnet stick missing

Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface Corrosion To Underside rear Components

Fail 4 Apr 2022 71,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface Corrosion To Underside rear Components

Pass 17 Mar 2021 55,750 miles

Bumper damaged but not likely to become detached

Exhaust Flexi pipe damaged.

Exhaust back box/rear pipe joint bracket corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlight repaired via bracket modification secure and not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,699 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexi pipe damaged.

Exhaust back box/rear pipe joint bracket corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 45,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,817 miles

Rear exhaust outer surface corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 35,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/6514 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,447 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 27,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 10,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 6 Aug 2013 9,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 9,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,281 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD09 TXF is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD09 TXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD09 TXF?

You can check the full history of BD09 TXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD09 TXF registered?

BD09 TXF is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is BD09 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 TXF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD09 TXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD09 TXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.